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HEARING: Chairman Johnson Announces Hearing on Preventing Disability Scams

B-318 Rayburn House Office Building at 10:00 AM
February 26, 2014 — Hearing   

Focus Of The Hearing
The hearing will examine the Acting Commissioner’s plan and legislative recommendations for preventing conspiracy fraud.  The Subcommittee will also hear the recommendations of public and private sector experts to stop disability fraud schemes before benefits are awarded and to deter criminals from attempting to cheat the system.

Chairman Johnson’s Opening Statement

Witness List

PANEL 1:

The Honorable Carolyn Colvin
Acting Commissioner, Social Security Administration
Testimony

PANEL 2:

J. Matthew Royal
Vice President and Chief Auditor, Unum Group, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Testimony

William B. Zielinski
Deputy Commissioner of Systems and Chief Information Officer, Social Security Administration
Testimony

Alan R. Shark
Fellow, National Academy of Public Administration
Testimony

Transcript

SUBCOMMITTEE: Social Security